Noise nuisance or disturbance of the peace

Description

There are various regulations and responsibilities on the subject of noise. You can find an overview on the information pages of the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection.

Noise pollution from neighbours is a frequent problem.

• In order to avoid disturbances caused by neighbourhood noise (music, housework, gardening), the City of Munich has issued an ordinance regulating quiet periods. The Domestic Work and Music Noise Ordinance generally stipulates a night-time quiet period between 10 pm and 7 am and a midday quiet period between 12 pm and 3 pm for domestic and gardening work that disturbs the peace. Further details and exceptions can be found in the ordinance (available for download).

• If you wish to report serious or persistent violations of this ordinance, you can contact the fines office in the district administration department, which will examine the facts of the case and hear all those affected before making a decision on a possible fine.

Requirements

Complaints can only be accepted and processed if the person being complained about is identified by name.

Please note that when reporting noise nuisance or disturbance of the peace caused by neighbourhood noise, you must provide the names of witnesses. Suitable witnesses are neighbours. These witnesses must also have been significantly disturbed by the noise at the time of the alleged incident. People who were in your flat at the time do not qualify as suitable witnesses. You and the witnesses will be required to give evidence at any potential hearing before the magistrates’ court.